Last October, Sky News revealed that 40 people with a learning disability or autism have died while admitted to secure treatment units since 2015 - and told the story of a man who has spent 19 years in one unit.
In other services, the CQC said they are also increasingly concerned about the pressure on hospitals as new figures show more than half of A&E departments are inadequate or require improvement. "This isn't something the emergency department or even the hospital can handle on their own. We are calling for the whole system to work together - GPs, hospitals, social care - to come together."
"While the NHS Long Term Plan set out an extra £4.5bn to ramp up GP and community care, the CQC rightly highlights the need for a long-term solution to adult social care so that older and vulnerable people get the right care when they need it."A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said:"Everyone should have access to the best quality, compassionate care, whether that's in hospital or in the community.
EVERY day is a MENTAL HEALTH day for many LoanCharge victims A survey found serious impact on them & family including breakdowns & family breakup SEVEN have so far taken their life Original hmtreasury impact assessment said would be NO IMPACT on family life That's mental 😐
This has only just been noticed?
Hasn’t it just! They’re all running around stabbing people! Oh no, sorry, that’s Islam!!
Really? Under a Conservatives government, who would have thought it 🤔
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